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Avalanche Forecast

Nov 24th, 2024–Nov 25th, 2024
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be low
Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be low
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low
Alpine
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating in the alpine will be moderate
Treeline
2: Moderate
The avalanche danger rating at treeline will be moderate
Below Treeline
1: Low
The avalanche danger rating below treeline will be low

Regions: Badshot-Battle, Goat, Gold, North Okanagan, Retallack, South Columbia, South Okanagan, Valhalla, West Purcell, Whatshan.

Be cautious of wind slabs on all aspects near ridgelines. Remember recent wind directions have varied.

Sheltered terrain features will hold the best riding conditions.

Confidence

Moderate

Avalanche Summary

Observations remain limited this early in the season. if you head into the backcountry, please post to the Mountain Information Network!

On Saturday explosive control produced several wind slab avalanches size 1-1.5 on south facing slopes.

Snowpack Summary

Light snowfall continues to fall over wind affected snow in exposed areas, and up to 30 cm of settling snow in sheltered terrain.

A weak layer consisting of a crust, facets, or surface hoar is buried 30- 70 cm deep. Observations are limited this early in the season. While the extent and reactivity are not fully understood, we have not had recent reports of avalanches or test results on this layer.

Treeline snowpack depth is around 120 to 160 cm.

Weather Summary

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy with flurries, up to 5 cm of snow possible. Ridgetop winds 30 km/h from the southwest. Freezing levels to valley bottom with treeline temperatures around -8°C.

Monday

Cloudy with snowfall, heaviest in the south of the region, with up to 10 cm possible. 20-30 km/h southwest ridgetop winds. Freezing levels rise to 1000 m, treeline temperatures reach -4 °C.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 50 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing levels rise to 1000 m, treeline temperatures reach -4 °C.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy with isolated flurries. 20 to 60 km/h west ridgetop wind. Freezing levels remain at valley bottom, with treeline temperatures around -8 °C.

More details can be found in the Mountain Weather Forecast.

Terrain and Travel Advice

  • Recent wind has varied in direction, so watch for wind slabs on all aspects.
  • Be careful with wind-loaded pockets, especially near ridge crests and rollovers.
  • Seek out sheltered terrain where new snow hasn't been affected by wind.

Avalanche Problems

Wind Slabs

Look for wind affected snow near ridgelines and in unsupported terrain features.

Aspects: All aspects.

Elevations: Alpine.

Likelihood: Possible

Expected Size: 1 - 2